Library of Congress 2014 Summer Teacher Program

Teaching with Primary Sources: Civil Rights The Library
of Congress is now accepting applications for a Summer Teacher Institute for
K-12 educators to be held in conjunction with a new exhibit focusing on the
Civil Rights Act of 1964. The week-long program will focus on strategies for
teaching about the topic with primary sources' photographs, manuscripts, oral
histories, songs, and more from the Library's collections.

Taking place July 28-August 1 at the Library
of Congress in Washington, D.C., the professional development will provide
educators with tools and resources to effectively integrate primary sources
into K-12 classroom teaching, with an emphasis on student engagement, critical
thinking, and construction of knowledge. The Institute is open to teachers and
school librarians across grade and content areas with teaching responsibilities
related to civil rights. (Previous participants in a Library of Congress Summer
Institute are not eligible.)

Tuition and materials are provided at no
cost. Selected participants are responsible for transportation to and from
Washington, D.C. and any required overnight accommodations.